Drop the bomb on somebody, to tell somebody something shocking or unexpected. Also, to do something sudden or unanticipated.
en español# soltar un bombazo
| You know how Mary is. She just drops the bomb whenever she feels like and then she acts as if everything was pretty normal |
| So I finally dropped the bomb to my parents yesterday and it was great. They are really supportive of my career change |
| You can’t drop the bomb on him just like that, soften the hit with a fine dinner or something |
| I’m so nervous. I lost the contract and I have to drop the bomb on my boss. I’m afraid she’ll give me the axe |